Dodgers, Kyle Tucker
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Kyle Tucker delivered his 15th homer and walked twice Monday against the Reds. He also picked up his 11th steal of the year. He’s been perfect there, so it sure would be nice if he’d been a little more aggressive.
"Tucker looks lost at sea, and his body language is unacceptable, but the Dodgers are the one team in baseball designed to survive a misspent nine-figure salary," he added. Benching Tucker is easier said than done. When he's right, he can be a very impactful player in the heart of a lineup.
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However, Tucker has been terrible at the plate this year, hitting just .226 with a .692 OPS. For the second consecutive season, his home and away splits are a concern. He is hitting below .200 at home, but has an .809 OPS on the road. Many teams would have platooned him or benched him by now, but the Dodgers are not doing so.
MIAMI –– Time will tell if Kyle Tucker is truly heating up. But for now, at the very least, it finally seems like he is starting to thaw out. After being stuck in a deep freeze at the plate for much of the last month,
Kyle Tucker delivered his biggest Dodgers performance yet, going 3-for-3 with a grand slam, triple, five RBI and two runs against the Miami Marlins. After months of frustration, his back-to-back three-hit games have sparked fresh hope in Los Angeles.